CASA Pathways for Ministry in Dallas
In 2024, Perkins started offering – in collaboration with Wesley Theological Seminary and thanks to a $5 million grant from the Lilly Endowment Inc. – a certificate program in Spanish for pastors with no formal training, lay pastors, and others with pastoral experience in the Dallas Metroplex area. Starting in February of 2025, CASA Pathways for Ministry will be expanding into the Houston area.
Certificate in Ministry
This certificate is designed for pastors without formal training, lay pastors, and others with ministry experience. Available both online and in person. To receive the certificate, students must complete five of the following courses:
Description
This course provides an overview of the principles of Christian counseling used with couples and adolescents to facilitate accompaniment through the challenges and difficulties that characterize these stages.
Classes will be held from June 12 to July 10, 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Students will meet every Thursday once a week for five consecutive weeks.
PENDING COURSE SYLLABUS
Description
This course provides an overview of the Holy Scriptures, with special attention to the formation and function of the canon, interpretation, and its history, and modern methods of biblical interpretation to recognize its intent and capture its practical value for life.
Classes will be held on July 19 & 26, 2025 from 9:30am to 3:30pm (1 hour lunch from 12pm-1pm).
Students will meet for two consecutive Saturdays.
PENDING COURSE SYLLABUS
Description
This course provides a panoramic view of the Torah, examining its formation, history, traditions, and contemporary interpretations. Students will become familiar with the historical, social, cultural, and literary context of the Old Testament.
Classes will be held from September 04 to October 02, 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.
Students will meet every Thursday once a week for five consecutive weeks.
PENDING COURSE SYLLABUS
Description
This course analyzes the biblical and theological foundations in the Holy Scriptures that guide Christians in living a holy and just life in today’s world. It highlights the key influences that shape our faith and daily actions as followers of Christ and members of God’s people.
Classes will be held from November 13 to December 18, 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.
Students will meet every Thursday once a week for five consecutive weeks.
Note: No class on Thursday, November 27, 2025 due to Thanksgiving holiday.
PENDING COURSE SYLLABUS
Description
This course explores the major events in the history of the Christian Church and its developments from its origin to the present day.
Classes will be held from January 22 to February 19, 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.
Students will meet every Thursday once a week for five consecutive weeks.
PENDING COURSE SYLLABUS
Description
This course introduces participants to the basic functions of congregational care, learning ways to provide spiritual guidance and emotional care as well as when and how to be a knowledgeable resource for referrals to appropriate services. By taking the course, participants will be more able to oversee appropriate congregational care issues.
Students will meet every Thursday once a week for five consecutive weeks.
Click Here to Download Class SyllabusDescription
This course introduces participants to the formation and main events of the Hebrew Bible. Participants will develop skill in biblical interpretation, or exegesis, as a basis for preaching and teaching. By taking the course, students will more fully grasp the breadth of meaning in Old Testament texts and grow more able to exegete, proclaim, and apply scripture in preaching, teaching, and participation in the life of the congregation.
Students will meet every Thursday once a week for five consecutive weeks.
Description
This course introduces participants to the Gospels, the Pauline letters, and other New Testament books. Participants will learn about the formation and central themes of the New Testament and develop skills in biblical interpretation, or exegesis, as a basis for preaching and teaching. By taking the course, participants will more fully grasp the breadth of meaning in the New Testament texts and grow more able to exegete, proclaim, and apply scripture in preaching, teaching, and participation in the life of the congregation.
Students will meet every Thursday once a week for five consecutive weeks.
Description
Participants will learn how to lead a congregation toward its vision and mission. They will learn ways to navigate obstacles while moving towards transformation. By taking the course, participants will be able to discern the context and engage the congregation in moving toward fulfilling their mission.
Students will meet every Thursday once a week for five consecutive weeks.
Description
In this course, participants will learn how to interpret Old and New Testament texts for writing sermons. They will also learn the basics of preparing liturgies for various worship experiences. By taking the course, participants will become more confident in proclaiming God's word and developing meaningful liturgies that support the sermon, the church year, and the life of the congregation.
Students will meet every Thursday once a week for five consecutive weeks.
Registration fee: $100
To sign up for our next course (Pastoral Counseling with Marriages and Youth in Spanish) that begins on Thursday, June 12, 2025, click the button below.